Hot Rolling Mechanical/Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation is seeking a Hot Rolling Mechanical/Process Engineer to provide technical leadership across Global Rolled Products. You will optimize hot rolling processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement, safety, quality, and cost performance.

As a subject matter expert, you will support capital projects, transfer technology across facilities, mentor engineers and operators, and collaborate with operations, vendors and cross-functional teams abroad, with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting hot rolling operations or related metals manufacturing processes.
• Experience with capital project planning, justification, implementation, and startup support.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Optimize hot rolling processes and equipment to improve safety, quality, productivity, and capacity.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues at manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and support cross-functional problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deploy standard practices for hot rolling operations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and facilitate technology transfer across facilities.
• Maintain working relationships with equipment suppliers and monitor industry developments.
• Support and provide engineering expertise for capital improvement projects.
• Prepare project estimates, technical justifications, and implementation plans for capital investments.
• Participate in technical assessments of facilities and equipment.
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and process expertise to manufacturing personnel.
• Manage and coordinate external vendors supporting engineering and technical services.
• Support process control, equipment reliability, and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing locations.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Continuous improvement

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Hot Rolling Mechanical/Process Engineer provides technical leadership and engineering expertise to support manufacturing operations across Arconic's Global Rolled Products business. This role serves as a subject matter expert for hot rolling processes and is responsible for developing and implementing best practices, optimizing manufacturing systems, troubleshooting complex process and equipment issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.

Working closely with plant operations, engineering teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders, the engineer identifies opportunities to improve product quality, increase capacity, reduce operating costs, and improve equipment reliability. The position supports capital improvement projects from concept through implementation, facilitates technology transfer across manufacturing locations, and provides technical training and mentorship to engineers, operators, and other technical personnel.

The Hot Rolling Mechanical/Process Engineer serves as a key technical resource for rolling technology, leading problem-solving efforts, conducting technical assessments, evaluating new technologies, and supporting strategic manufacturing initiatives. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manufacturing cultures.

This position reports to the Manager of Rolling Technology/Process Engineering and requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25-50%) to support manufacturing facilities and business objectives.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Optimize hot rolling processes and equipment to improve safety, quality, productivity, and capacity.

• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues at manufacturing facilities.

• Lead and support cross-functional problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and deploy standard practices for hot rolling operations.

• Identify improvement opportunities and facilitate technology transfer across facilities.

• Maintain working relationships with equipment suppliers and monitor industry developments.

• Support and provide engineering expertise for capital improvement projects.

• Prepare project estimates, technical justifications, and implementation plans for capital investments.

• Participate in technical assessments of facilities and equipment.

• Provide technical training, mentoring, and process expertise to manufacturing personnel.

• Manage and coordinate external vendors supporting engineering and technical services.

• Support process control, equipment reliability, and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing locations.

Qualifications

You have: (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting hot rolling operations or related metals manufacturing processes.
• Experience with capital project planning, justification, implementation, and startup support.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments.
• Experience in aluminum rolling or metals manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and process control systems.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize work based on business needs.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring technical personnel.
• Experience managing external vendors and engineering service providers.

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Arconic Corporationis a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. At Arconic, we: Act With Integrity :We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. Safeguard our Future :We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. Grow Stronger Together :We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. Earn Customer Loyalty :We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. Drive Operational Excellence :We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. Create Value :We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. This position is subject to Export Control Law:This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements. United States EEO Statement:Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.